Welcome to

Plas Bwlch

Bed and Breakfast

About Us

Pauline and Michael welcome guests to come and share the wonderful countryside at Plas Bwlch. The name translates to Mansion of the Valley, and is a cosy Georgian style farmhouse, situated approx 1000 feet above sea level. Our smallholding extends to 15 acres of farmland with breathtaking views up and down the Upper Wye Valley. On our farm we run a small flock of Pedigree Dutch Zwartbles sheep, which are quite rare in the U.K. together with a flock of Beulah speckled and Devils. Bridge speckled sheep. We also keep various chickens, so guests can be assured of fresh farm eggs with their hearty breakfast in the morning.

Lambing usually takes place around the end of March or beginning of April and guests are most welcome to come and see the baby lambs, especially the Zwartbles lambs, who look like small calves when they are young. For the bird watchers among you Plas Bwlch offers spectacular views of the beautiful Red Kite, which has been re-introduced throughout Mid Wales, soaring up on the thermals for hours on end. The Kite was at the point of extinction but now, thankfully, it is thriving yet again. For an even closer view, guests can visit the local Red Kite feeding stations. We are also visited by sparrowhawks, woodpeckers, nuthatches, siskins to name but a few. Very recently we have had a pair of Osprey come into the area, as they follow the River Wye up through the valley.

We can make packed luches on request. Our large swept drive has ample off road parking for guests and for the enthusiasts out there we also offer secure and locked parking for bikes, trailers and rally cars.

We look forward to meeting friends both old and new and hope your stay with us is both relaxing and memorable.

Twin

Room

Breakfast

Room

Guests

Courtyard

Both of our cosy bedrooms are on our lower ground floor which feels quite separate and self contained from the main house. A shared breakfast room with a fridge for your own use is also provided.

Double Room

Double Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom

Comfortable double bedroom with ensuite bathroom, comfy chair and TV with remote control. Coffee and tea making facilites are provided in your room along with charging points by your bedside table for your own gadgets. We also provide beverage facilities, hairdryer, alarm clock radio and other little home comforts. Both our rooms are centrally heated, with thermostatic radiator valves in each room.

Twin Room

Twin Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom

Comfortable twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom and TV with remote control. Coffee and tea making facilites are provided in your room along with charging points by your bedside table for your own gadgets. We also provide beverage facilities, hairdryer, alarm clock radio and other little home comforts. Both our rooms are centrally heated, with thermostatic radiator valves in each room.

Guest Courtyard

Guest Courtyard

We have a courtyard and garden area for our guests enjoyment. You can walk out onto the courtyard from the breakfast room. It's a nice suntrap with a table and chairs and beautiful views over the garden and surrounding countryside.

Breakfast Room

Breakfast Room

We provide a full cooked breakfast, along with beverages, cereals and juices. Feel free to use the shared fridge. Step out from the breakfast room into the courtyard and enjoy the views.

Activities

Walking

Things to do

Cycling

Bird Watching

Bird Watching

Bird Watching

For the bird watchers among you Plas Bwlch offers spectacular views of the beautiful Red Kite, which has been re-introduced throughout Mid Wales, soaring up on the thermals for hours on end. The Kite was at the point of extinction but now, thankfully, it is thriving yet again. For an even closer view, guests can visit the local Red Kite feeding stations. We are also visited by sparrowhawks, woodpeckers, nuthatches, siskins to name but a few. Very recently we have had a pair of Osprey come into the area, as they follow the River Wye up through the valley.

Walking

Walking

We are fortunate here in that there are many beautiful places to walk. You can walk to the Source of the Severn from Hafren Forest. The Severn Way, Britain's longest riverside walk, begins at the Source extending some 210 miles and is the longest riverside walk in Britain. You can also explore the many walks on the Hafod Estate, near Devils Bridge. In all, you can reach three stunning areas for walking, all within 15 miles from Plas Bwlch.

For guests who wish to go exploring, we have various maps and literature covering the Wye Valley and the surrounding countryside. The area is renowned for its walking paths.

Cycling

Cycling

For guests who wish to go cycling we have various maps and literature covering the Wye Valley and surrounding countryside. The area is renowned for its cycling routes, with Lon Las Cymru (The Welsh National Cycle Route) passing through Llangurig on its way to Rhayader.

If you are mountain biker, there are plently of tracks to choose from at Nant yr Arian or you can travel a little further to Coed y Brenin. Both are well worth a visit.

Things to do

Things to do

Ride on a steam engine from Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge where you can gaze on stunning waterfalls. The Victorian seafront town of Aberystwyth gets you to the sea with plenty of restaurants and coffee shops to choose from.

Visit a nearby craft centre or maybe go book hunting in the world famous Hay-on-Wye. The Center for Alternative Technology in Macynlleth is inspirational, or, if you are into ancestry, the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth will help you find your roots.

Time your visit for the Royal Welsh Show or the Winter Fair in Builth Wells, the Brecon Jazz Festival or the Wales Rally GB.